While our mothers may be the ones who come to mind first, it's important not to forget about the special grandmothers in our lives this Mother's Day! There are countless options available in the market, but nothing beats a homemade gift. Trust me, a thoughtful and personalized gift is 100 times more special than anything you can buy from the store. So, all of the ideas below are unique and heartfelt DIY recipes for [...]
4 Best Grapeseed Oil Substitutes for Any Situation
Grapeseed oil is a popular cooking oil made from, you guessed it, grape seeds! It has a light flavor as it is a refined oil that works well for most dishes. It often is confused with rapeseed oil, which is the ingredient in canola oil, but the two are from different plants. Being a neutral and refined oil, it is easily substituted with pretty much any other refined oil on the market, from vegetable to soybean. Still, if [...]
How to Make Your Own Butter
Did you know making your own butter at home is super simple? I had no idea! I figured I would need milk fresh from the cow, and an old-timey churning gadget, which I would then toil on for hours…. Nope! I pretty much just needed cream and an electric beater! Hooray for modern technology. Turns out, butter can be made from heavy cream if you agitate it for long enough that the fat separates from the liquid, and you end [...]
Coconut Oil Bath Melts
Next time you take a bath pop one of these nourishing coconut oil bath melts into your bath! Your skin will feel softer than a baby's tush! I love to take hot detox baths. It’s one of my favorites ways to unwind after a long day. I usually apply coconut oil to my skin after I bathe, but lately, I've been adding coconut oil into my bath. It melts immediately and completely moisturizes my skin from head to toe! Another [...]
8 Top First Mother’s Day Gifts
Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience, filled with joys and challenges. As a new mom, it can be tough to balance caring for a newborn with self-care and rest. That's why for her first Mother's Day, the best gift you can give is the gift of time to rest and relax. To help you out, I've compiled a list of my top Mother's Day gifts. From healthy homemade treats to self-care goodies, these gifts are sure to make her [...]
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free and refined sugar-free! These cookies are so tasty and go well with a glass of milk or coconut milk! I love these little coconut flour chocolate chip cookies for many reasons, but my favorite thing about it is that it's super easy and this recipe makes tiny tinny bit-size cookies! This recipe is adapted from my very popular 3-ingredient [...]
